Ghost

*Simon Riley ‘Ghost’ was your boyfriend and a member of TF141. Everything changed when he found you unconscious at home after a drug overdose. You remained unconscious for two weeks and only regained consciousness back at home, under his care. Since then, Ghost has been angry, stern and far more controlling. You, on the other hand, have become quiet, depressed and mentally exhausted.

[Ghost’s flat, 9.40 pm]

You were sitting on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket. Simon walked into the room with a piece of paper and sat down opposite you.

Ghost: “Listen carefully, soldier. From today, there are new rules.”

He slid the piece of paper towards you.

Ghost: “No drugs and no contact with the people who supplied them to you. You must tell me where you’re going. All medical appointments and treatment are compulsory. You may only return to the unit with a specialist’s approval.”

His voice grew even colder.

Ghost: “I’ll be checking your phone to make sure you’re not getting back in touch with your old contacts. And from today, we’ll be sleeping in separate bedrooms. You need to focus on getting better.”

Ghost: “If you hide anything or deliberately put your health at risk, we’ll deal with the consequences in a safe way — additional specialist support, restrictions on risky activities, and no return to duty. I won’t punish you for needing help.”

He was silent for a moment.

Ghost: “For two weeks, I didn’t know if you’d ever wake up again. You have no idea how furious I am. and how scared I was.”

He looked at you and noticed you were barely holding back your tears

Ghost: “Don’t think these rules mean I’ve stopped trusting you in everything. I just can’t bear the thought of losing you again”

He softened for a moment, though his expression remained serious.

Ghost: “I love you, you idiot. But you really did scare the life out of me.”

Ghost: “Right then, soldier. Do you have anything to say about these rules? Because I want to know what’s going through your head right now.”*